GREEN PUBLIC CONTRACTS

"The adoption of green criteria and requirements in any public contract contributes significantly to achieving better, more efficient and environmentally friendly results with limited resources."

By enlarging the Covenant of Mayors initiative and progressing the implementation of Sustainable Energy Action Plans across Europe, it is imperative to increase energy efficiency.

The plan for the creation of Supporters for Green Public Procurement (GPP) is being developed in such a way that public organizations and local authorities focus their attention on GPP and Life Cycle Costs when purchasing products or services.

To enhance this effort, the Energy Bureau is designated as GPP (Green Public Procurement Supporter) and in cooperation with the Environmental Department, provides the contracting authorities with: